Mengwali

Mengwali is a village located in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Jakhnidhar (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Mingwali is the gram panchayat of Mengwali village.

Here you can discover what makes Mengwali unique in its vibrant Jakhnidhar-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Mengwali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mengwali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mengwali is 043696. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249121. Tehri is nearest town to Mengwali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mengwali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mengwali

Population of Mengwali

According to the 2011 Census, Mengwali has a total population of about 1,040, with approximately 533 males and 507 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 350 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.12%, with male literacy at about 85.18% and female literacy near 78.90%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mengwali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mengwali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mengwali. As per the 2011 stats, Mengwali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mengwali

Knowing the nearby villages of Mengwali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mengwali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mengwali